Vidya Balan says No, No, No to everything

Vidya Balan in a tête-à-tête during the shooting of Aziz Mirza's film. Vidya was in a fun mood and she replied to all whacky questions.

It seems that you are dating Shahid Kapoor now.

I guess so. I have been also reading several things about my relationship with Shahid Kapoor. I don't know from where do people get this information. I mean that's so untrue and has not a single bit of fact in it.

But there have been stories about you and Shahid romancing at Toronto during the outdoor of Aziz Mirza's film

I must say that the gossip mills are overworking. (Laughs) I think this is sheer imagination on the part of the journalist who wrote that I am dating Shahid Kapoor. I don't think I would ever hide my relationship with my boyfriend. I should be proud of the fact that I am in love with someone.

So, is there nothing between you two?

Are you disappointed?

Yes…

I am so sorry. But that's the truth. And we all know that truth is bitter.

And depressing in this case..

Oh really? Ok, if you say so. (Laughs loudly)

It seems Shahid was shooting with you when he was going through this break-up. It was also reported that you played the role of agony aunt when he was going through his crisis?

If you don't mind, please give me the name and the number of the person who has informed about all this. I mean, this is so filmy and nothing of this happened in reality. I know you will grin again, but then it makes nice masala read for you guys, but of you ask me, it's complete trash!

So you didn't help Shahid in overcoming the 'great depression'?

We were busy shooting non-stop for two months in Toronto. We were so busy shooting that we didn't even have the time to discuss all this. I also think it's too personal to discuss such matters with a co-star. Please give some respect to people and their relationships.

Then why did Shahid come to fetch you at J W Marriot after the press conference of Halla Bol?

What? Who told you this?

We have an eyewitness account.

In that case I have a humble suggestion, please get his eyes corrected. Okay, now let me explain what exactly had happened. I was waiting at the lobby of J W Marriot and my car got stuck in the traffic. So one of the unit members suggested that I take a car and drive down and ask my driver to come ahead. So, I changed the car after coming out from the traffic jam.

(Interestingly, Vidya does not explain why she drove to Shahid's house after the press conference in the 'unit member's' car!)

So you mean to say Shahid Kapoor was not around.

Yes. Thank god you got it. In fact it was his dad Pankajji who was around for the press conference.

So there is no love as such in your life?

Unfortunately no.

But you have been saying this since Parineeta.

Now what, are you going to blame me for not having an affair with someone? (Laughs)

You have been linked with all your co-actors.

From dada (Pradeep Sarkar) to John Abraham. I don't know how come they missed Akshay Kumar, Madhavan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Shiney Ahuja and Fardeen Khan? (Laughs)

So you enjoy these link-up stories?

Give me a better solution! I mean what else can I do?

Who according to you would be an ideal man to date?

I am not answering this because I guess people will somehow link some actor with my choice and the next day I will read some other story.(Laughs)

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Vidya Balan says No, No, No to everything

Vidya Balan in a tête-à-tête during the shooting of Aziz Mirza's film. Vidya was in a fun mood and she replied to all whacky questions.

It seems that you are dating Shahid Kapoor now.

I guess so. I have been also reading several things about my relationship with Shahid Kapoor. I don't know from where do people get this information. I mean that's so untrue and has not a single bit of fact in it.

But there have been stories about you and Shahid romancing at Toronto during the outdoor of Aziz Mirza's film

I must say that the gossip mills are overworking. (Laughs) I think this is sheer imagination on the part of the journalist who wrote that I am dating Shahid Kapoor. I don't think I would ever hide my relationship with my boyfriend. I should be proud of the fact that I am in love with someone.

So, is there nothing between you two?

Are you disappointed?

Yes…

I am so sorry. But that's the truth. And we all know that truth is bitter.

And depressing in this case..

Oh really? Ok, if you say so. (Laughs loudly)

It seems Shahid was shooting with you when he was going through this break-up. It was also reported that you played the role of agony aunt when he was going through his crisis?

If you don't mind, please give me the name and the number of the person who has informed about all this. I mean, this is so filmy and nothing of this happened in reality. I know you will grin again, but then it makes nice masala read for you guys, but of you ask me, it's complete trash!

So you didn't help Shahid in overcoming the 'great depression'?

We were busy shooting non-stop for two months in Toronto. We were so busy shooting that we didn't even have the time to discuss all this. I also think it's too personal to discuss such matters with a co-star. Please give some respect to people and their relationships.

Then why did Shahid come to fetch you at J W Marriot after the press conference of Halla Bol?

What? Who told you this?

We have an eyewitness account.

In that case I have a humble suggestion, please get his eyes corrected. Okay, now let me explain what exactly had happened. I was waiting at the lobby of J W Marriot and my car got stuck in the traffic. So one of the unit members suggested that I take a car and drive down and ask my driver to come ahead. So, I changed the car after coming out from the traffic jam.

(Interestingly, Vidya does not explain why she drove to Shahid's house after the press conference in the 'unit member's' car!)

So you mean to say Shahid Kapoor was not around.

Yes. Thank god you got it. In fact it was his dad Pankajji who was around for the press conference.

So there is no love as such in your life?

Unfortunately no.

But you have been saying this since Parineeta.

Now what, are you going to blame me for not having an affair with someone? (Laughs)

You have been linked with all your co-actors.

From dada (Pradeep Sarkar) to John Abraham. I don't know how come they missed Akshay Kumar, Madhavan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Shiney Ahuja and Fardeen Khan? (Laughs)

So you enjoy these link-up stories?

Give me a better solution! I mean what else can I do?

Who according to you would be an ideal man to date?

I am not answering this because I guess people will somehow link some actor with my choice and the next day I will read some other story.(Laughs)

Ram Kamal Mukherjee, Buzz18
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2008: Year of Ash Bachchan

Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Raj is to be released in April 2008.

Reveals a source close to Varma (the director is completely off press after, in his own words, being burnt by Aag). "The film was never to be pitched against Jodha-Akbar.

We had zeroed- in on April because that's how long the post-production would take. Clashing with another Aishwarya Rai film was never a problem.

In Jodha-Akbar Aishwarya plays a historical character. In Sarkar Raj she's a contemporary woman."

Mrs Rai-Bachchan is currently devoting all her time to home and ailing Daadi (Mrs Teji Bachchan) and perfecting every nuance in her two releases which in spite of stalwarts in the cast (including her formidable father- in-law in the Sarkar sequel) offers her author-backed roles.

According to insiders Sarkar Raj has shaped up into Ram Gopal Varma's best work to date. And the Bachchans are extremely upbeat about it.

Sarkar Raj is also crucial for Abhishek, since it's his next release. His last film was Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom, not counting the guest appearance in Laga Chunari Mein Daag. After Sarkar Raj it's the f-x special Drona for Abhishek.

It looks like 2008 will be a bumper year for the Bachchans.

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2008: Year of Ash Bachchan

Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar Raj is to be released in April 2008.

Reveals a source close to Varma (the director is completely off press after, in his own words, being burnt by Aag). "The film was never to be pitched against Jodha-Akbar.

We had zeroed- in on April because that's how long the post-production would take. Clashing with another Aishwarya Rai film was never a problem.

In Jodha-Akbar Aishwarya plays a historical character. In Sarkar Raj she's a contemporary woman."

Mrs Rai-Bachchan is currently devoting all her time to home and ailing Daadi (Mrs Teji Bachchan) and perfecting every nuance in her two releases which in spite of stalwarts in the cast (including her formidable father- in-law in the Sarkar sequel) offers her author-backed roles.

According to insiders Sarkar Raj has shaped up into Ram Gopal Varma's best work to date. And the Bachchans are extremely upbeat about it.

Sarkar Raj is also crucial for Abhishek, since it's his next release. His last film was Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom, not counting the guest appearance in Laga Chunari Mein Daag. After Sarkar Raj it's the f-x special Drona for Abhishek.

It looks like 2008 will be a bumper year for the Bachchans.

Subash K Jha, Santabanta
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I will not compromise now: Madhuri Dixit

Bollywood has never been very kind to comeback heroines. However, actor, who is all set to return to the silver screen with "Aaja Nachle", says she is not bothered about whether she will make it to the top or not.

"I have never been a part of the numbers game. We are not racing horses, who should be numbered. Either the work you do is good or bad," Madhuri told.

"I have come back not because I missed being written about or media arc lights...it's secondary. I missed my craft!" she said Tuesday while in the national capital to promote her new film.

The actress, who last appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus "Devdas", agrees that she was a little unsure about making a comeback.

"When Adi (Aditya Chopra) came up with this film the first thing I asked him was 'Is the audience still interesting in watching me?' But when I came here the way my friends in the industry and fans responded was heart warming.

"The best compliment I have received so far is 'It feels you never went away and now that you've returned don't ever go back'," said Madhuri.

The Dhak Dhak girl, as she has been fondly named, started her stint in Bollywood with "Abodh" and gave hits like "Tezaab", "Dil", "Beta", "Khalnayak", "Hum Aapke Hain Kaun" and "Dil To Pagal Hai", to name some.

Asked how she felt while facing the camera after a gap of five years, Madhuri said: "My heart was racing. I was afraid that I would forget the dialogues. Thankfully nothing of this sort happened and once the camera rolled every hesitations and fear of mine just melted.

It has always been a pleasure to work with the Chopras. They are true to their words. I have worked with them in 'Dil to Pagal Hain', so I share an amazing comfortable level with them."

The versatile actress is playing the role of a choreographer called Dia in the film and feels there could have been no better launch vehicle than this one.

"This film is really close to my heart as it imparts a very important message apart from being an out an out entertainer.

"I feel we are somewhere moving away from our roots. With the onslaught of so many cultures we are forgetting our own culture. It is our treasure and we must nurture it. This film gives the same message. I couldn't have got a much better role than this one," Madhuri said.

"I hope people will like the film as everybody has poured their hearts into it. It is made with all honesty, with no gimmicks and calculations. Nothing has been overdone because it is Madhuri Dixit's film and no one has tried to act smart," she added.

Although the 'Dhakh-Dhakh' girl has made a comeback, she is not very sure about her future. "As of now it is 'Aaja Nachle'. I haven't thought anything beyond that. Moreover, the script has to be well thought out and well planned. I won't compromise with my family and there are other issues which I have to take care of before signing a film," she says.

Madhuri, who left India and settled in US after her marriage, said she was fortunate to get the support of her family and husband.

"I have always got the support of my family and husband. So When I decided to make a comeback, I sat with my husband and talked and discussed and took all the steps required accordingly," she says.

So now that she has made a comeback and worked with a bunch of new actors, how does she feel?

"It has been a wonderful experience so far. I think they are a group of wonderful actors, eager to learn all the time. So, I see something of myself in all of them," she says.

IANS
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I will not compromise now: Madhuri Dixit

Bollywood has never been very kind to comeback heroines. However, actor, who is all set to return to the silver screen with "Aaja Nachle", says she is not bothered about whether she will make it to the top or not.

"I have never been a part of the numbers game. We are not racing horses, who should be numbered. Either the work you do is good or bad," Madhuri told.

"I have come back not because I missed being written about or media arc lights...it's secondary. I missed my craft!" she said Tuesday while in the national capital to promote her new film.

The actress, who last appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus "Devdas", agrees that she was a little unsure about making a comeback.

"When Adi (Aditya Chopra) came up with this film the first thing I asked him was 'Is the audience still interesting in watching me?' But when I came here the way my friends in the industry and fans responded was heart warming.

"The best compliment I have received so far is 'It feels you never went away and now that you've returned don't ever go back'," said Madhuri.

The Dhak Dhak girl, as she has been fondly named, started her stint in Bollywood with "Abodh" and gave hits like "Tezaab", "Dil", "Beta", "Khalnayak", "Hum Aapke Hain Kaun" and "Dil To Pagal Hai", to name some.

Asked how she felt while facing the camera after a gap of five years, Madhuri said: "My heart was racing. I was afraid that I would forget the dialogues. Thankfully nothing of this sort happened and once the camera rolled every hesitations and fear of mine just melted.

It has always been a pleasure to work with the Chopras. They are true to their words. I have worked with them in 'Dil to Pagal Hain', so I share an amazing comfortable level with them."

The versatile actress is playing the role of a choreographer called Dia in the film and feels there could have been no better launch vehicle than this one.

"This film is really close to my heart as it imparts a very important message apart from being an out an out entertainer.

"I feel we are somewhere moving away from our roots. With the onslaught of so many cultures we are forgetting our own culture. It is our treasure and we must nurture it. This film gives the same message. I couldn't have got a much better role than this one," Madhuri said.

"I hope people will like the film as everybody has poured their hearts into it. It is made with all honesty, with no gimmicks and calculations. Nothing has been overdone because it is Madhuri Dixit's film and no one has tried to act smart," she added.

Although the 'Dhakh-Dhakh' girl has made a comeback, she is not very sure about her future. "As of now it is 'Aaja Nachle'. I haven't thought anything beyond that. Moreover, the script has to be well thought out and well planned. I won't compromise with my family and there are other issues which I have to take care of before signing a film," she says.

Madhuri, who left India and settled in US after her marriage, said she was fortunate to get the support of her family and husband.

"I have always got the support of my family and husband. So When I decided to make a comeback, I sat with my husband and talked and discussed and took all the steps required accordingly," she says.

So now that she has made a comeback and worked with a bunch of new actors, how does she feel?

"It has been a wonderful experience so far. I think they are a group of wonderful actors, eager to learn all the time. So, I see something of myself in all of them," she says.

IANS
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I like Salman very much: Big B

When his admirers in the Indian film industry refer to him as 'God', they would have never imagined he would one day actually star as God in a film.

But that's exactly what the Big B plays in writer-turned-directpr Rumi Jaffrey's God, Tussi Great Ho.

Says a source, "Big B plays a spunky funny doughty and dude-like God, not your average God-in-costume but a very funky character, who has this on-going dialogue on life with Salman.

In fact all of Bachchan Saab's scenes are with Salman, an actor he really enjoys working with after Baghban and Baabul.In both they shared screen space as father and son. In God… they've a far funnier and much more easy- going rapport."

The Big B is expected to complete his God-ly role by the end of the year.

Brushing off all illusions of grandeur the Big B says, "It's just a role, albeit with a fantasy element that's fun to do. And working with Salman is always enjoyable."

Incidentally the Big B was expected to play Dashrath in Sanjay Khan's large-screen interpretation of the Ramayan two years ago. He plays a ghost in Ravi Chopra's new production Bhootnath.

Other Actors Who Have Played God.

Jeetendra & Jaya Prada Played Rama and Sita in Luv Kush
Sanjay Dutt played Yamaraj in Life Ho To Aisi
Ajay Devgan to play Rama & Sita in Raj Santoshi's Ramayan.

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I like Salman very much: Big B

When his admirers in the Indian film industry refer to him as 'God', they would have never imagined he would one day actually star as God in a film.

But that's exactly what the Big B plays in writer-turned-directpr Rumi Jaffrey's God, Tussi Great Ho.

Says a source, "Big B plays a spunky funny doughty and dude-like God, not your average God-in-costume but a very funky character, who has this on-going dialogue on life with Salman.

In fact all of Bachchan Saab's scenes are with Salman, an actor he really enjoys working with after Baghban and Baabul.In both they shared screen space as father and son. In God… they've a far funnier and much more easy- going rapport."

The Big B is expected to complete his God-ly role by the end of the year.

Brushing off all illusions of grandeur the Big B says, "It's just a role, albeit with a fantasy element that's fun to do. And working with Salman is always enjoyable."

Incidentally the Big B was expected to play Dashrath in Sanjay Khan's large-screen interpretation of the Ramayan two years ago. He plays a ghost in Ravi Chopra's new production Bhootnath.

Other Actors Who Have Played God.

Jeetendra & Jaya Prada Played Rama and Sita in Luv Kush
Sanjay Dutt played Yamaraj in Life Ho To Aisi
Ajay Devgan to play Rama & Sita in Raj Santoshi's Ramayan.

Subash K Jha, Santabanta
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Hrithik Roshan signs up for Eros - Carving Dreams venture

Eros International, the London AIM listed leading integrated company within the Indian media & entertainment sector and Carving Dreams Motion Pictures, a division of Carving Dreams Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., the country's leading talent agency have signed Bollywood Superstar Hrithik Roshan as the main lead for their debut co-production venture.

Kishore Lulla, Chairman & CEO, Eros International further added, "We are happy to be working with Carving Dreams, one of the best outfits in the business of celebrity and entertainment marketing. I am delighted that Hrithik Roshan will be playing the lead role. That has elevated our first project together to an entirely different level. We are looking forward to a wonderful relationship & many more such ventures and specifically giving this particular film a great global distribution and marketing platform pulling our entire group's resources together."

Announcing the deal, Bunty Bahl, Director, Carving Dreams Motion Pictures said, "We are very pleased to be collaborating with Eros International, who is clearly the market leader in film production and global distribution today. Having worked closely with Hrithik Roshan as his business mangers for over two years now, we hope to be sensitive to his creative needs and expect him to be involved in our film beyond the boundaries of an actor. As we foray into film production, Hrithik was the most natural choice for us to fortify our relationship further. The Hrithik-Carving Dream-Eros combo is sure to create waves."

Hrithik Roshan confirmed the news and said, "Yes, I am positively excited about this venture and am looking forward to work with two of the best in our industry. Carving Dreams entertainment pvt ltd, manage my business profile in terms of endorsements, appearances etc... hence agreeing to do their debut film production project is a step towards strengthening our existing relationship. While Eros International is known for their excellent film production and global distribution network, so it helps to work with the best. I am confident that this union is definitely going to be a winner."

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Hrithik Roshan signs up for Eros - Carving Dreams venture

Eros International, the London AIM listed leading integrated company within the Indian media & entertainment sector and Carving Dreams Motion Pictures, a division of Carving Dreams Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., the country's leading talent agency have signed Bollywood Superstar Hrithik Roshan as the main lead for their debut co-production venture.

Kishore Lulla, Chairman & CEO, Eros International further added, "We are happy to be working with Carving Dreams, one of the best outfits in the business of celebrity and entertainment marketing. I am delighted that Hrithik Roshan will be playing the lead role. That has elevated our first project together to an entirely different level. We are looking forward to a wonderful relationship & many more such ventures and specifically giving this particular film a great global distribution and marketing platform pulling our entire group's resources together."

Announcing the deal, Bunty Bahl, Director, Carving Dreams Motion Pictures said, "We are very pleased to be collaborating with Eros International, who is clearly the market leader in film production and global distribution today. Having worked closely with Hrithik Roshan as his business mangers for over two years now, we hope to be sensitive to his creative needs and expect him to be involved in our film beyond the boundaries of an actor. As we foray into film production, Hrithik was the most natural choice for us to fortify our relationship further. The Hrithik-Carving Dream-Eros combo is sure to create waves."

Hrithik Roshan confirmed the news and said, "Yes, I am positively excited about this venture and am looking forward to work with two of the best in our industry. Carving Dreams entertainment pvt ltd, manage my business profile in terms of endorsements, appearances etc... hence agreeing to do their debut film production project is a step towards strengthening our existing relationship. While Eros International is known for their excellent film production and global distribution network, so it helps to work with the best. I am confident that this union is definitely going to be a winner."

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John organizes special screening for sportsperson

John Abraham is in the seventh heaven these days and he has all the reasons to be so, coz’ the response to his latest release Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal is positive, especially, from sportspersons in India. Topping the list are the aces like footballer Bhaichung Bhutia and Indian Cricket’s latest pin up boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

John said that whilst he was in Goa last Saturday to launch the Indian Football League, he had met up with Bhaichung and with Mahendra Singh Dhoni in New Delhi last week, and both of them had expressed their interest in watching the film. Hence, on their request, John has organized a special screening of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal for them and also the Mohun Bagan football team in Kolkata on November 28.

John, who is presently basking in the glory of his long deserved hit film, has been travelling all over to promote his film.

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John organizes special screening for sportsperson

John Abraham is in the seventh heaven these days and he has all the reasons to be so, coz’ the response to his latest release Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal is positive, especially, from sportspersons in India. Topping the list are the aces like footballer Bhaichung Bhutia and Indian Cricket’s latest pin up boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

John said that whilst he was in Goa last Saturday to launch the Indian Football League, he had met up with Bhaichung and with Mahendra Singh Dhoni in New Delhi last week, and both of them had expressed their interest in watching the film. Hence, on their request, John has organized a special screening of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal for them and also the Mohun Bagan football team in Kolkata on November 28.

John, who is presently basking in the glory of his long deserved hit film, has been travelling all over to promote his film.

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King Khan to direct Chak De India sequel

For a change Shah Rukh will be following Aamir's footsteps. Aamir has already turned a director, and now Shah Rukh will be directing the sequel to Chak De India. It is rumoured SRK's directorial debut will not be produced by the Yashraj banner, but by SRK's company Red Chillies Entertainment. Apart from playing producer and director, SRK will also act in the film.

A source from the industry who's reputed to be close to SRK, mentioned, "The idea of making a sequel came to SRK after seeing the success of Chak De India at the box office. SRK will be meeting Yash Chopra to obtain the necessary consent. The sequel begins with SRK marrying one of the girls from the team. The film will also revolve around women's hockey. The shooting is to begin from the middle of the next year".

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King Khan to direct Chak De India sequel

For a change Shah Rukh will be following Aamir's footsteps. Aamir has already turned a director, and now Shah Rukh will be directing the sequel to Chak De India. It is rumoured SRK's directorial debut will not be produced by the Yashraj banner, but by SRK's company Red Chillies Entertainment. Apart from playing producer and director, SRK will also act in the film.

A source from the industry who's reputed to be close to SRK, mentioned, "The idea of making a sequel came to SRK after seeing the success of Chak De India at the box office. SRK will be meeting Yash Chopra to obtain the necessary consent. The sequel begins with SRK marrying one of the girls from the team. The film will also revolve around women's hockey. The shooting is to begin from the middle of the next year".

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John Abraham opens up to Asian network

John Abraham spoke candidly about his relationship with Bollywood's Bipasha Basu, his latest film GOAL and what makes him so difficult to live with. Speaking on BBC Asian Network's Love Bollywood show about his latest film DHAN DHANA DHAN GOAL, a story about a Punjabi footballer based in Southall John said, "[It is] probably that representation of a UK Asian who probably has gone through trouble in his life to be accepted in what he's done, be it playing for an all white football team or just being accepted by his parents ...and I believe that if anyone has to see this film it has to be a the UK Asian, and more so."

However the filming of GOAL was marred by some racist experiences for John's girlfriend Bipasha and his GOAL co-star Arshad Warsi.

"When you're coming to London and you're shooting that's the last thing you expect... You can't generalize and you can't say everyone is racist, definitely, because we met some wonderful people in UK. We were shooting a scene outside and a car stopped by these two guys started rapping expletives. Taking about brown skin and black skin and they just zoomed off. Bipasha and Arshad were stunned. Bipasha said, "John it's 2007 and these things shouldn't be happening."

However his advice to young Asians in the UK remained calm, "The only way to excel is not through rebellion, it's not through extremism. It is through education...And it's a long process, it's a painful process, there's a bleeding process... well... but someone has to do it."

Whilst John has been likened to Antonio Banderas, he and Bipasha Basu have been described as The Golden Couple of Bollywood'. But the relationship has had its very public ups and downs, most notably when Bipasha was photographed kissing' football star Cristiano Ronaldo. He said of that episode, "I'm not going to stand up and justify for her because we're in a relationship and it's about trust. We trust each other and that's why we are still together and we're pretty happy together. We have our fights we're both strong minded people if she says the sky is grey and I say its blue it's always going to remain blue for me and grey for her. It's NEVER going to change in our lifetimes... sometimes probably that rebellion that we
share, or that strong head that we have could work against us at times."

"Obviously I support Bipasha... I'll be honest and tell you Cristiano Ronaldo is a great guy, Bipasha speaks very highly of him."

John said that the distress that was caused at the time along with both his parents being critically ill only added to his method acting and helped him to feel depressed and recluse. John admits that his extremist' approach to method acting adds extra pressure to the relationship. He recently lost 27 lbs
for a film role.

"That's what Bipasha's told me, even my parents tell me, especially my mom - "do you really need to get into the role so much? Because we're afraid that you'll kill yourself."

Acclaimed film director Mahesh Bhatt also said of him, "John you're clinically on the edge because if you're really pushing yourself to get into these roles you'll probably get hurt."

"I am a very difficult co-star to work with because I'm an extremist at work and if I get into a role I take it back home with me and she (Bipasha) can't handle it so I don't know how sometimes our relationship lasted so long."

In reference to his last film NO SMOKING which received a
standing ovation at the Rome film festival but was slated by critics in India, "Critics panned the movie. I don't blame them... the producer positioned the film wrongly it was always meant to be an art film, a festival film - it was the item number which should not have been there in the first place...it was the commercial outlook to the film which the producer should not have positioned it as."

"For NO SMOKING - I said "if I was the audience would I watch this?" and I said, "no, I wouldn't watch this' ...I made it very clear to my producers that this has to be a festival film. But what happens that after a point commercial sets in...And they go and sell it for a huge commercial sum under the name of John Abraham and it fails ...But I stand by the film I think it's a great film."

John is currently working on two films, an English language film LUNA starring Rachel Weisz and Dustin Hoffman where Abraham plays an environmental activist, and EXCLUSION the largest Hindi film to come out of India - also starring Amitabh Bachchan.

The story is set during East India Company rule where a group of Sikhs sailed to the shores on British Columbia, only to face fatal attack. John says of the film, "It's the most inspiring story and it's probably the darkest day in Canadian history a day that the Canadians are very embarrassed about . In fact there was an official apology from the Canadiangovernment at the time".

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John Abraham opens up to Asian network

John Abraham spoke candidly about his relationship with Bollywood's Bipasha Basu, his latest film GOAL and what makes him so difficult to live with. Speaking on BBC Asian Network's Love Bollywood show about his latest film DHAN DHANA DHAN GOAL, a story about a Punjabi footballer based in Southall John said, "[It is] probably that representation of a UK Asian who probably has gone through trouble in his life to be accepted in what he's done, be it playing for an all white football team or just being accepted by his parents ...and I believe that if anyone has to see this film it has to be a the UK Asian, and more so."

However the filming of GOAL was marred by some racist experiences for John's girlfriend Bipasha and his GOAL co-star Arshad Warsi.

"When you're coming to London and you're shooting that's the last thing you expect... You can't generalize and you can't say everyone is racist, definitely, because we met some wonderful people in UK. We were shooting a scene outside and a car stopped by these two guys started rapping expletives. Taking about brown skin and black skin and they just zoomed off. Bipasha and Arshad were stunned. Bipasha said, "John it's 2007 and these things shouldn't be happening."

However his advice to young Asians in the UK remained calm, "The only way to excel is not through rebellion, it's not through extremism. It is through education...And it's a long process, it's a painful process, there's a bleeding process... well... but someone has to do it."

Whilst John has been likened to Antonio Banderas, he and Bipasha Basu have been described as The Golden Couple of Bollywood'. But the relationship has had its very public ups and downs, most notably when Bipasha was photographed kissing' football star Cristiano Ronaldo. He said of that episode, "I'm not going to stand up and justify for her because we're in a relationship and it's about trust. We trust each other and that's why we are still together and we're pretty happy together. We have our fights we're both strong minded people if she says the sky is grey and I say its blue it's always going to remain blue for me and grey for her. It's NEVER going to change in our lifetimes... sometimes probably that rebellion that we
share, or that strong head that we have could work against us at times."

"Obviously I support Bipasha... I'll be honest and tell you Cristiano Ronaldo is a great guy, Bipasha speaks very highly of him."

John said that the distress that was caused at the time along with both his parents being critically ill only added to his method acting and helped him to feel depressed and recluse. John admits that his extremist' approach to method acting adds extra pressure to the relationship. He recently lost 27 lbs
for a film role.

"That's what Bipasha's told me, even my parents tell me, especially my mom - "do you really need to get into the role so much? Because we're afraid that you'll kill yourself."

Acclaimed film director Mahesh Bhatt also said of him, "John you're clinically on the edge because if you're really pushing yourself to get into these roles you'll probably get hurt."

"I am a very difficult co-star to work with because I'm an extremist at work and if I get into a role I take it back home with me and she (Bipasha) can't handle it so I don't know how sometimes our relationship lasted so long."

In reference to his last film NO SMOKING which received a
standing ovation at the Rome film festival but was slated by critics in India, "Critics panned the movie. I don't blame them... the producer positioned the film wrongly it was always meant to be an art film, a festival film - it was the item number which should not have been there in the first place...it was the commercial outlook to the film which the producer should not have positioned it as."

"For NO SMOKING - I said "if I was the audience would I watch this?" and I said, "no, I wouldn't watch this' ...I made it very clear to my producers that this has to be a festival film. But what happens that after a point commercial sets in...And they go and sell it for a huge commercial sum under the name of John Abraham and it fails ...But I stand by the film I think it's a great film."

John is currently working on two films, an English language film LUNA starring Rachel Weisz and Dustin Hoffman where Abraham plays an environmental activist, and EXCLUSION the largest Hindi film to come out of India - also starring Amitabh Bachchan.

The story is set during East India Company rule where a group of Sikhs sailed to the shores on British Columbia, only to face fatal attack. John says of the film, "It's the most inspiring story and it's probably the darkest day in Canadian history a day that the Canadians are very embarrassed about . In fact there was an official apology from the Canadiangovernment at the time".

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JAB WE MET back in circulation in a big way

After a week of being a standby because of the big war between OM SHANTI OM and SAAWARIYA, JAB WE MET has been back in circulation. And how! If the fourth week collections of the film (the week in which OM SHANTI OM and SAAWARIYA reached their second week and shows were increased for JAB WE MET), are any indication, the film is all set to enjoy an extended box office run across the country.

Though in normal circumstances, films take a 50% fall with every passing week, JAB WE MET has achieved just the reverse and has shown a 50% jump in collections across the reported centers. This means that the film's collections are in 26-27 crore range and would comfortably touch the 30 crores mark.

With collections like this, JAB WE MET would be Shahid Kapoor's second movie to get into 30 crore bracket after VIVAH. A good feat indeed!

Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network
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JAB WE MET back in circulation in a big way

After a week of being a standby because of the big war between OM SHANTI OM and SAAWARIYA, JAB WE MET has been back in circulation. And how! If the fourth week collections of the film (the week in which OM SHANTI OM and SAAWARIYA reached their second week and shows were increased for JAB WE MET), are any indication, the film is all set to enjoy an extended box office run across the country.

Though in normal circumstances, films take a 50% fall with every passing week, JAB WE MET has achieved just the reverse and has shown a 50% jump in collections across the reported centers. This means that the film's collections are in 26-27 crore range and would comfortably touch the 30 crores mark.

With collections like this, JAB WE MET would be Shahid Kapoor's second movie to get into 30 crore bracket after VIVAH. A good feat indeed!

Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network
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Shilpa busy with musical shows !!!

After winning the title in a game show on TV, Shilpa Shetty has become a big star in the UK . Shilpa is now touring the county with her music show called 'Miss Bollywood'. The show is running to packed houses in Britain . Shilpa will take the show to Netherlands and Belgium . The final performance of the musical will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 12.

Saurav Mittra, IndiaTarget
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Shilpa busy with musical shows !!!

After winning the title in a game show on TV, Shilpa Shetty has become a big star in the UK . Shilpa is now touring the county with her music show called 'Miss Bollywood'. The show is running to packed houses in Britain . Shilpa will take the show to Netherlands and Belgium . The final performance of the musical will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 12.

Saurav Mittra, IndiaTarget
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Ranbir's buddy-buddy baatein

As Ranbir Kapoor went into his second film from this week, a wonderful coincidence comes into light.

Over to Ranbir. "My father's co-star in his second film Raffoo Chakkar was the super-talented Paintal. Now in my second film (the untitled Yashraj Film to be directed by Siddharth Anand) Paintalji's son Hiten plays my friend. Isn't that quite a coincidence?"

Continues Ranbir, "That isn't all. My dad's first song was sung by Shailendra Singh. My first song in Saawariya was also sung by a Shailendra (Shail Hada)."

Subhash K. Jha, IndiaFM
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Ranbir's buddy-buddy baatein

As Ranbir Kapoor went into his second film from this week, a wonderful coincidence comes into light.

Over to Ranbir. "My father's co-star in his second film Raffoo Chakkar was the super-talented Paintal. Now in my second film (the untitled Yashraj Film to be directed by Siddharth Anand) Paintalji's son Hiten plays my friend. Isn't that quite a coincidence?"

Continues Ranbir, "That isn't all. My dad's first song was sung by Shailendra Singh. My first song in Saawariya was also sung by a Shailendra (Shail Hada)."

Subhash K. Jha, IndiaFM
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Madhuri and Lata Mangeshkar on one stage

Madhuri Dixit has been a Lata Mangeshkar fan for as long as she can remember. And when the Nightingale sang for the Dixit in Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Ram Lakhan, the actress felt her career had come a complete circle.

The Nightingale, generous to the core, has often said Madhuri is one of her first actresses. The two come together on one platform tomorrow for the grand finale of Star’s Voice Of India on this evening (Saturday 24 Nov) where Madhuri will be dancing and also handing over the trophy for the winner to Lataji.

Says a Star source, "Lataji and Madhuri met after ages. The warm bonding between the two is something to be seen"

Subhash K. Jha, IndiaFM
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Madhuri and Lata Mangeshkar on one stage

Madhuri Dixit has been a Lata Mangeshkar fan for as long as she can remember. And when the Nightingale sang for the Dixit in Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Ram Lakhan, the actress felt her career had come a complete circle.

The Nightingale, generous to the core, has often said Madhuri is one of her first actresses. The two come together on one platform tomorrow for the grand finale of Star’s Voice Of India on this evening (Saturday 24 Nov) where Madhuri will be dancing and also handing over the trophy for the winner to Lataji.

Says a Star source, "Lataji and Madhuri met after ages. The warm bonding between the two is something to be seen"

Subhash K. Jha, IndiaFM
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Hrithik to debut with Penelope

Apna Bollywood is surely marching ahead for good times. According to the international box office, both OSO and Saawariya outscored the Robert Redford-Tom Cruise political thriller, Lions for Lambs, which released last week along with the two Bollywood biggies.

According to the international box office, OSO has garnered $18 million worldwide, while Saawariya and Lion for Lambs have made $13 million and $10 million respectively.

Not only that our Desi heros are all set to adorn the billboards with their Hollywood projects. The latest rumour says that Hrithik Roshan is making his Hollywood debut with none other than Penélope Cruz. The film will be extensively shot in Hollywood.

Penélope’s agent, who had asked for Hrithik’s profile, was bowled over by his international look and recommended him to the Spanish actress.

Our Bollywood hotties are not far behind either. After Ash, now Rani Mukherjee has been offered a role in Hollywood. But the queen bee is extremely tight-lipped about the whole issue. Rani says that she is not willing to go west just for the sake of acting in a Hollywood movie. She wants to do interesting roles and the country she works hardly matters.

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Hrithik to debut with Penelope

Apna Bollywood is surely marching ahead for good times. According to the international box office, both OSO and Saawariya outscored the Robert Redford-Tom Cruise political thriller, Lions for Lambs, which released last week along with the two Bollywood biggies.

According to the international box office, OSO has garnered $18 million worldwide, while Saawariya and Lion for Lambs have made $13 million and $10 million respectively.

Not only that our Desi heros are all set to adorn the billboards with their Hollywood projects. The latest rumour says that Hrithik Roshan is making his Hollywood debut with none other than Penélope Cruz. The film will be extensively shot in Hollywood.

Penélope’s agent, who had asked for Hrithik’s profile, was bowled over by his international look and recommended him to the Spanish actress.

Our Bollywood hotties are not far behind either. After Ash, now Rani Mukherjee has been offered a role in Hollywood. But the queen bee is extremely tight-lipped about the whole issue. Rani says that she is not willing to go west just for the sake of acting in a Hollywood movie. She wants to do interesting roles and the country she works hardly matters.

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Shilpa Shetty's 'dancical' mesmerizes UK

To promote her West End musical 'Miss Bollywood', Shilpa Shetty donned a glittering pink and silver Bollywood-inspired costume, complete with a crystal-encrusted headdress, for a press meet in London this week, leaving the British media awestruck.

'Shilpa continues to dazzle her British fans with her musical (she loves to call it 'dancical'), performing in various cities of the United Kingdom. She is glad to have been given this platform to showcase Bollywood in the right way. It has also been a real learning curve for her,' said her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.

'The musical is not only running to packed houses, but getting her standing ovations almost every second evening,' added Dale. 'After her UK tour, Shilpa is scheduled to perform in Belgium and Netherlands, only to return to Britain for a majestic showing of 'Miss Bollywood' on December 12 at the Royal Albert Hall in London,' he informed.

It can be mentioned here that last month, the musical rocked Germany for three weeks and her tour across the country got her a lot of accolades and critical acclaim.

Set against the backdrop of London as it prepares for the 2012 Olympics, 'Miss Bollywood' combines traditional Indian music with riveting dance sequences that could be entered in the Olympics themselves.

It showcases an amalgamation of dance forms taken from the East and West of India, with Shilpa re-capturing on stage some of Bollywood's greatest hits over the past 40 years.

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Shilpa Shetty's 'dancical' mesmerizes UK

To promote her West End musical 'Miss Bollywood', Shilpa Shetty donned a glittering pink and silver Bollywood-inspired costume, complete with a crystal-encrusted headdress, for a press meet in London this week, leaving the British media awestruck.

'Shilpa continues to dazzle her British fans with her musical (she loves to call it 'dancical'), performing in various cities of the United Kingdom. She is glad to have been given this platform to showcase Bollywood in the right way. It has also been a real learning curve for her,' said her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.

'The musical is not only running to packed houses, but getting her standing ovations almost every second evening,' added Dale. 'After her UK tour, Shilpa is scheduled to perform in Belgium and Netherlands, only to return to Britain for a majestic showing of 'Miss Bollywood' on December 12 at the Royal Albert Hall in London,' he informed.

It can be mentioned here that last month, the musical rocked Germany for three weeks and her tour across the country got her a lot of accolades and critical acclaim.

Set against the backdrop of London as it prepares for the 2012 Olympics, 'Miss Bollywood' combines traditional Indian music with riveting dance sequences that could be entered in the Olympics themselves.

It showcases an amalgamation of dance forms taken from the East and West of India, with Shilpa re-capturing on stage some of Bollywood's greatest hits over the past 40 years.

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Salman Khan on Katrina Kaif and his website

Salman Khan is bamboozled. Television channels have been airing a "letter" supposedly written by dad Salim Khan addressed to the superstar. "Son, I'm getting old now and I'm waiting to play with your children. Please settle down," is what Salim saab has allegedly requested of his son.

Salman is puzzled since he can't understand why his father will need to write a letter and release it to a television channel. "We live in the same house. My dad can call me in his room and talk to me. I really want to know who has written this letter and how did the news channel play it up without verifying if it was actually Salim Khan who had written it," he says.

Salman who is currently shooting for Boney Kapoor's Wanted Dead Or Alive and Subhash Ghai's Yuvraj is also a little disconcerted with all the compliments he has received for a series of paintings depicting trees that he's supposed to have done in Jodhpur jail. "I didn't make those paintings as the television channels will have you believe. If you like them then please praise the real artiste and not me," he says.

Ask him to react to all those stories that insinuate that he's unhappy with Katrina Kaif signing a Rajkumar Santoshi film opposite Shahid Kapoor and the Akshay Kumar starrer Singh Is Kinng and he says, "I'm Salman Khan, an actor. I'm not a secretary who will decide which films an actor should or should not do." The actor also downplays news reports that he asked Santoshi to throw out Shahid from the Katrina starrer. "I've been here for 18 years and every now and then there have been incidents of younger actors trying to get mileage by latching on to my name. It doesn't bother me. We all know what happens to them," he says pointing to you-know-who.

But is it true that he has a problem with the length of Katrina's dress in the Ooncha Lamba Kad song of Welcome, which is currently on air? "As long as Katrina adheres to the Doordarshan guidelines which we are all supposed to follow then she can wear whatever she wants to," he says.

The way he makes it to the tabloids every other day maybe he should be called the King of the Tabloids. The actor's sense of humour kicks in when he retorts, "Why that? First they called me Killer Khan then they called me Ponytail Khan maybe now they can call me King of the Human Race Khan," he says. Jokes aside, the actor has had it with so called "sources" and friends commenting on his behalf. Sensing the need to give his side of the story, the actor has decided to start his website Being Human.Com which will be operational from next month. "No source or friend has the authority to speak on my behalf. Whenever I'll say something, I'll own up to it. If my fans want to know anything that is happening in my life then they just need to log on to the website. Even though I don't know how to type I'll get someone to type for me in my own words so that the truth is known," he signs off.

Harneet Singh (Screen Weekly)
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Salman Khan on Katrina Kaif and his website

Salman Khan is bamboozled. Television channels have been airing a "letter" supposedly written by dad Salim Khan addressed to the superstar. "Son, I'm getting old now and I'm waiting to play with your children. Please settle down," is what Salim saab has allegedly requested of his son.

Salman is puzzled since he can't understand why his father will need to write a letter and release it to a television channel. "We live in the same house. My dad can call me in his room and talk to me. I really want to know who has written this letter and how did the news channel play it up without verifying if it was actually Salim Khan who had written it," he says.

Salman who is currently shooting for Boney Kapoor's Wanted Dead Or Alive and Subhash Ghai's Yuvraj is also a little disconcerted with all the compliments he has received for a series of paintings depicting trees that he's supposed to have done in Jodhpur jail. "I didn't make those paintings as the television channels will have you believe. If you like them then please praise the real artiste and not me," he says.

Ask him to react to all those stories that insinuate that he's unhappy with Katrina Kaif signing a Rajkumar Santoshi film opposite Shahid Kapoor and the Akshay Kumar starrer Singh Is Kinng and he says, "I'm Salman Khan, an actor. I'm not a secretary who will decide which films an actor should or should not do." The actor also downplays news reports that he asked Santoshi to throw out Shahid from the Katrina starrer. "I've been here for 18 years and every now and then there have been incidents of younger actors trying to get mileage by latching on to my name. It doesn't bother me. We all know what happens to them," he says pointing to you-know-who.

But is it true that he has a problem with the length of Katrina's dress in the Ooncha Lamba Kad song of Welcome, which is currently on air? "As long as Katrina adheres to the Doordarshan guidelines which we are all supposed to follow then she can wear whatever she wants to," he says.

The way he makes it to the tabloids every other day maybe he should be called the King of the Tabloids. The actor's sense of humour kicks in when he retorts, "Why that? First they called me Killer Khan then they called me Ponytail Khan maybe now they can call me King of the Human Race Khan," he says. Jokes aside, the actor has had it with so called "sources" and friends commenting on his behalf. Sensing the need to give his side of the story, the actor has decided to start his website Being Human.Com which will be operational from next month. "No source or friend has the authority to speak on my behalf. Whenever I'll say something, I'll own up to it. If my fans want to know anything that is happening in my life then they just need to log on to the website. Even though I don't know how to type I'll get someone to type for me in my own words so that the truth is known," he signs off.

Harneet Singh (Screen Weekly)
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Shah Rukh Khan is the sexiest Asian Man

Shah Rukh Khan is the hottest rather sexiest Asian man in the world according to the list published by a British weekly newspaper, ‘Eastern Eye’. Last year, Abhishek Bachchan had topped the list.

The poll was based on a public voting system where people decide as to who they think is the sexiest Asian Man from a list of 100 names published in the Eastern Eye newspaper and website.

Surely, SRK’s looks in OSO worked for him, adding to the popularity he already has. In the true sense, it is the way Shah Rukh carries himself that makes him sexy. In addition to that, he is a fantabulous actor, a good dancer, a great showman; now if all this does not make a person sexy then what would?

Among the list of sexy Asian men were the likes of Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan, Upen Patel, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ali Zafar, Jay Sean, and Saif Ali Khan. It has been three years since Easter Eye started this trend and the first-ever winner was John Abraham.

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Shah Rukh Khan is the sexiest Asian Man

Shah Rukh Khan is the hottest rather sexiest Asian man in the world according to the list published by a British weekly newspaper, ‘Eastern Eye’. Last year, Abhishek Bachchan had topped the list.

The poll was based on a public voting system where people decide as to who they think is the sexiest Asian Man from a list of 100 names published in the Eastern Eye newspaper and website.

Surely, SRK’s looks in OSO worked for him, adding to the popularity he already has. In the true sense, it is the way Shah Rukh carries himself that makes him sexy. In addition to that, he is a fantabulous actor, a good dancer, a great showman; now if all this does not make a person sexy then what would?

Among the list of sexy Asian men were the likes of Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan, Upen Patel, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ali Zafar, Jay Sean, and Saif Ali Khan. It has been three years since Easter Eye started this trend and the first-ever winner was John Abraham.

IndiaFM
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Madhuri Dixit says 'Dance With Me'

After making audience stand up and clap on her return with the title song 'Aaja Nachle' and then dance along as everyone asked her 'Show Me Your Jalwa', Madhuri Dixit is calling one and all with a cry of 'Dance With Me'.

Crooned by Sonia Saigal, this English track 'Dance With Me' is penned by Asif Ali Beg who in the past has written for films like NEAL N NIKKI, DHOOM 2 and VICTORIA NO. 203 amongst others.

A dance number choreographed with Madhuri Dixit holding center stage, 'Dance With Me' is set to showcase the Diva's prowess when it comes to Western dance format. If glimpses of the song are any indications, her fans would certain have their hands full when the film releases all over on 30th November.

Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network
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Madhuri Dixit says 'Dance With Me'

After making audience stand up and clap on her return with the title song 'Aaja Nachle' and then dance along as everyone asked her 'Show Me Your Jalwa', Madhuri Dixit is calling one and all with a cry of 'Dance With Me'.

Crooned by Sonia Saigal, this English track 'Dance With Me' is penned by Asif Ali Beg who in the past has written for films like NEAL N NIKKI, DHOOM 2 and VICTORIA NO. 203 amongst others.

A dance number choreographed with Madhuri Dixit holding center stage, 'Dance With Me' is set to showcase the Diva's prowess when it comes to Western dance format. If glimpses of the song are any indications, her fans would certain have their hands full when the film releases all over on 30th November.

Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network
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WELCOME music releasing on Friday!

After three consecutive smash hits, NAMASTEY LONDON, HEYY BABYY and BHOOL BHULAIYAA, Akshay Kumar's fourth release of 2007, WELCOME, is finally at the door.

Releasing theatrically on December 20, the club-thumping music of the eagerly awaited comedy, WELCOME, the most star-studded release of 2007, will release worldwide this weekend. The soundtrack features six commercial tracks shot in South Africa and Dubai, scored by three heavyweight music composers, Sajid-Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya and Anand Raj Anand.

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala, whose previous smash hits include HERA PHERI and PHIR HERA PHERI, wittily remarked, 'We were looking to have variety on the soundtrack. We opted for three composers because we couldn't get five!'

The audio release of WELCOME also marks the launch of the Times Group's brand, Junglee Music, the umbrella brand that will spearhead the group's entry into the music of Hindi language and regional feature films.

WELCOME stars Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Feroz Khan and Mallika Sherawat in lead roles.

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WELCOME music releasing on Friday!

After three consecutive smash hits, NAMASTEY LONDON, HEYY BABYY and BHOOL BHULAIYAA, Akshay Kumar's fourth release of 2007, WELCOME, is finally at the door.

Releasing theatrically on December 20, the club-thumping music of the eagerly awaited comedy, WELCOME, the most star-studded release of 2007, will release worldwide this weekend. The soundtrack features six commercial tracks shot in South Africa and Dubai, scored by three heavyweight music composers, Sajid-Wajid, Himesh Reshammiya and Anand Raj Anand.

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala, whose previous smash hits include HERA PHERI and PHIR HERA PHERI, wittily remarked, 'We were looking to have variety on the soundtrack. We opted for three composers because we couldn't get five!'

The audio release of WELCOME also marks the launch of the Times Group's brand, Junglee Music, the umbrella brand that will spearhead the group's entry into the music of Hindi language and regional feature films.

WELCOME stars Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Feroz Khan and Mallika Sherawat in lead roles.

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Salman Khan tells director to drop Shahid opposite Katrina Kaif !

The latest buzz is that an insecure Salman Khan called up Rajkumar Santoshi to ask the director to drop Shahid Kapoor from the Shahid-Katrina Kaif film that the latter plans to make in collaboration with PVR.

Recently, Salman was upset with Katrina for signing a film with Shahid Kapoor. Our source says, Salman Khan told Santoshi to, if possible, drop Shahid! He does not want Katrina to do a film with Shahid.

Salman Khan is unhappy with Katrina making her own career decisions. Our source says, Because of Salman, Katrina was able to establish herself as an actress. Few know that when an unknown Katrina came to Mumbai, she was first introduced to Govinda by Boney Duggal. But somehow film offers did not materialise for Govinda then. Duggal then introduced to Katrina to Salman. And she has clung to him ever since then.

Our source further says that Santoshi has plans to approach Ranbir Kapoor for the same film. Santoshi is keen to approach Ranbir for Shahid's role, reveals our source.

Will the director replace Shahid with Ranbir? Rajkumar Santoshi diplomatically replies, I am still working on the script! Once it is ready I will decide on the cast of my film. The only thing I can say is that Shahid and I are keen to work together but right now Ashoka is the focus of my attention. I want to finish that film first. I will start work on this film later.

When asked if Salman has forced the director to change the male lead of his film, Santoshi says, �Salman is a thorough gentleman. He never indulges in petty politics! I have worked with Salman before and I know the kind of person he is! Salman will never interfere with a director's casting decisions.

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Salman Khan tells director to drop Shahid opposite Katrina Kaif !

The latest buzz is that an insecure Salman Khan called up Rajkumar Santoshi to ask the director to drop Shahid Kapoor from the Shahid-Katrina Kaif film that the latter plans to make in collaboration with PVR.

Recently, Salman was upset with Katrina for signing a film with Shahid Kapoor. Our source says, Salman Khan told Santoshi to, if possible, drop Shahid! He does not want Katrina to do a film with Shahid.

Salman Khan is unhappy with Katrina making her own career decisions. Our source says, Because of Salman, Katrina was able to establish herself as an actress. Few know that when an unknown Katrina came to Mumbai, she was first introduced to Govinda by Boney Duggal. But somehow film offers did not materialise for Govinda then. Duggal then introduced to Katrina to Salman. And she has clung to him ever since then.

Our source further says that Santoshi has plans to approach Ranbir Kapoor for the same film. Santoshi is keen to approach Ranbir for Shahid's role, reveals our source.

Will the director replace Shahid with Ranbir? Rajkumar Santoshi diplomatically replies, I am still working on the script! Once it is ready I will decide on the cast of my film. The only thing I can say is that Shahid and I are keen to work together but right now Ashoka is the focus of my attention. I want to finish that film first. I will start work on this film later.

When asked if Salman has forced the director to change the male lead of his film, Santoshi says, �Salman is a thorough gentleman. He never indulges in petty politics! I have worked with Salman before and I know the kind of person he is! Salman will never interfere with a director's casting decisions.

IndiaTarget
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Kareena Kapoor will be seen in an RK film!

Kareena Kapoor is all set to feature in an RK banner film. After much deliberation the Kapoor brothers - Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv - are ready to work on a youthful breezy romantic comedy early next year. The script has been finalised and the screenplay is in its final stages. Confirming the news, papa Randhir Kapoor says, I'm making a film with Kareena. It's going to be a youthful romantic film, and it should start in a few months from now.

Ask him for details and he says, We are going to make a formal announcement at the right time. All I can say is that the project featuring Bebo is underway. We are no strangers to the fact that the Kapoor brothers have been working on scripts for the longest time. Their last production was Aa Ab Laut Chalen starring Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai, which had released in 1999.

Those in the know reveal that another film starring Ranbir Kapoor will hit the floors alongside. Randhir Kapoor says, The Kapoor family is with Ranbir's debut. We are making a film with Ranbir too. Both the films are set to start at the same time next year.

News has it that elder daughter Karishma Kapoor intends to make a comeback. The actress, who shuttles between Mumbai and Delhi , has been reading up scripts. However, papa Randhir rules out any such possibility. He says, I don't think so.

Meanwhile, he is delighted about Kareena's new pad at Bandra. Randhir has been equally involved in the buying process. My daughters do seek my advice and I was there when Bebo was buying the place. I really like the new house,he says.

Known for his funny-bone, papa Randhir came up with a unique nickname for Shahid (read 'Dodo') on Koffee with Karan. We urge him to make suggestions for Kareena's latest boyfriend Saif Ali Khan and he says, It was something that came out on the spur of the moment and it was in good humour. I don't want to fall in this trap again. We insist and he says, I don't even know Saif Ali Khan.
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Kareena Kapoor will be seen in an RK film!

Kareena Kapoor is all set to feature in an RK banner film. After much deliberation the Kapoor brothers - Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv - are ready to work on a youthful breezy romantic comedy early next year. The script has been finalised and the screenplay is in its final stages. Confirming the news, papa Randhir Kapoor says, I'm making a film with Kareena. It's going to be a youthful romantic film, and it should start in a few months from now.

Ask him for details and he says, We are going to make a formal announcement at the right time. All I can say is that the project featuring Bebo is underway. We are no strangers to the fact that the Kapoor brothers have been working on scripts for the longest time. Their last production was Aa Ab Laut Chalen starring Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai, which had released in 1999.

Those in the know reveal that another film starring Ranbir Kapoor will hit the floors alongside. Randhir Kapoor says, The Kapoor family is with Ranbir's debut. We are making a film with Ranbir too. Both the films are set to start at the same time next year.

News has it that elder daughter Karishma Kapoor intends to make a comeback. The actress, who shuttles between Mumbai and Delhi , has been reading up scripts. However, papa Randhir rules out any such possibility. He says, I don't think so.

Meanwhile, he is delighted about Kareena's new pad at Bandra. Randhir has been equally involved in the buying process. My daughters do seek my advice and I was there when Bebo was buying the place. I really like the new house,he says.

Known for his funny-bone, papa Randhir came up with a unique nickname for Shahid (read 'Dodo') on Koffee with Karan. We urge him to make suggestions for Kareena's latest boyfriend Saif Ali Khan and he says, It was something that came out on the spur of the moment and it was in good humour. I don't want to fall in this trap again. We insist and he says, I don't even know Saif Ali Khan.
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Sonam Kapoor feels that her best scenes in Saawariya were chopped!

If sources are to be believed, debutante Sonam Kapoor had shot far too many sequences for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya than what we have seen in the film.

The 22-year-old actress has been telling friends that many of the scenes flattering her beauty didn't make it to the final print. A reliable source says, She has shot far better sequences than the ones that are shown in the film. Unfortunately, the director didn't use those.

However, Sonam is not in a mood for making unpleasant revelations. In an email interview with Mumbai Mirror she says, That happens in any film. Scenes are meant to be edited for the betterment of the film. As an actor, one has to be prepared for it.

Like most docile newcomers she has decided to preoccupy herself with the compliments she has been receiving. The actress, who finds giving out autographs quite cool, says, I have received so many of them, and every compliment is special. Two compliments that meant a lot to me are from Shekhar (Kapoor) uncle and Bebo (Kareena Kapoor). He said that I came across as very intelligent and sensitive on screen. Bebo sent a message to my mom saying, Sonam is a born star, she looked stunning and acted like a seasoned actress.

Sonam is now gearing up for her next production, Rakyesh Om Praksh Mehra's Dilli 6. But she is not allowed to give out any details about Mehra's film. When asked about her character in Dilli 6, all she says is, No comments.

Rajiv Dutta, IndiaTarget
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Sonam Kapoor feels that her best scenes in Saawariya were chopped!

If sources are to be believed, debutante Sonam Kapoor had shot far too many sequences for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya than what we have seen in the film.

The 22-year-old actress has been telling friends that many of the scenes flattering her beauty didn't make it to the final print. A reliable source says, She has shot far better sequences than the ones that are shown in the film. Unfortunately, the director didn't use those.

However, Sonam is not in a mood for making unpleasant revelations. In an email interview with Mumbai Mirror she says, That happens in any film. Scenes are meant to be edited for the betterment of the film. As an actor, one has to be prepared for it.

Like most docile newcomers she has decided to preoccupy herself with the compliments she has been receiving. The actress, who finds giving out autographs quite cool, says, I have received so many of them, and every compliment is special. Two compliments that meant a lot to me are from Shekhar (Kapoor) uncle and Bebo (Kareena Kapoor). He said that I came across as very intelligent and sensitive on screen. Bebo sent a message to my mom saying, Sonam is a born star, she looked stunning and acted like a seasoned actress.

Sonam is now gearing up for her next production, Rakyesh Om Praksh Mehra's Dilli 6. But she is not allowed to give out any details about Mehra's film. When asked about her character in Dilli 6, all she says is, No comments.

Rajiv Dutta, IndiaTarget
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Bombay Times’ 13th Anniversary Party

Bombay Times is known to throw lavish star-studded parties on their anniversaries, and last night was no different.

It was their 13th anniversary party at at Hotel Taj, Colaba and almost everyone who matters, was present.

Bollywood ‘Badshah’ Shah Rukh Khan graced the party and charmed almost everyone with his presence. The high point came when the superstar met debutante Ranbir Kapoor, who’s first film, Saawaria was released just two weeks ago and is doing great, despite getting tough competition from SRK’s Om Shanti Om.

“I heard he’s charmed the ladies a lot through his first film. He is a very polite and charming guy. God bless him.”said Shah Rukh, and Ranbir replied, “There’s always this warmth when I meet Shah Rukh. He’s always been very supportive and guiding. He is so senior, I have such a long way to go and much to learn from him.

Amongst others, were Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Kangana Ranaut, Dharmendra and Shiney Ahuja.
Kareena was looking fabulous and didn’t seem to miss Shahid Kapoor much… may be she’s gotten over with her recent break-up. Anyways… the real beauty amongst many was no doubt Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who was spotted, sans hubby Abhishek.

We even spotted the Bollywood comeback queen, Madhuri Dixit, dressed in a beautiful sari, with the same grace and decency which made her the most popular actress at the time ‘Hum Apke Hain Kaun‘ was released.

Madhuri still has a large fan-following in India despite she getting married to a NRI and moving to United States and her comeback film “Aaja Nachle” is touted to be a big hit.
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Bombay Times’ 13th Anniversary Party

Bombay Times is known to throw lavish star-studded parties on their anniversaries, and last night was no different.

It was their 13th anniversary party at at Hotel Taj, Colaba and almost everyone who matters, was present.

Bollywood ‘Badshah’ Shah Rukh Khan graced the party and charmed almost everyone with his presence. The high point came when the superstar met debutante Ranbir Kapoor, who’s first film, Saawaria was released just two weeks ago and is doing great, despite getting tough competition from SRK’s Om Shanti Om.

“I heard he’s charmed the ladies a lot through his first film. He is a very polite and charming guy. God bless him.”said Shah Rukh, and Ranbir replied, “There’s always this warmth when I meet Shah Rukh. He’s always been very supportive and guiding. He is so senior, I have such a long way to go and much to learn from him.

Amongst others, were Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Kangana Ranaut, Dharmendra and Shiney Ahuja.
Kareena was looking fabulous and didn’t seem to miss Shahid Kapoor much… may be she’s gotten over with her recent break-up. Anyways… the real beauty amongst many was no doubt Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who was spotted, sans hubby Abhishek.

We even spotted the Bollywood comeback queen, Madhuri Dixit, dressed in a beautiful sari, with the same grace and decency which made her the most popular actress at the time ‘Hum Apke Hain Kaun‘ was released.

Madhuri still has a large fan-following in India despite she getting married to a NRI and moving to United States and her comeback film “Aaja Nachle” is touted to be a big hit.
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Lara Dutta back with Kelly

Lara Dutta seems to be following in good friend Bipasha Basu's footsteps in more ways than one. And while everybody has been busy guessing whether Bipasha and John are a couple or not, it was taken for granted that Lara and long-time boyfriend Kelly Dorjee had parted ways for good. But recently the twosome was spotted together in Bandra walking their dogs and holding hands. The couple had broken up sometime back and rumour mills were abuzz that Lara was involved either with one of the top-notch actors in the film industry or an Italian lover. Seems like Lara has had a change of heart after all.

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Lara Dutta back with Kelly

Lara Dutta seems to be following in good friend Bipasha Basu's footsteps in more ways than one. And while everybody has been busy guessing whether Bipasha and John are a couple or not, it was taken for granted that Lara and long-time boyfriend Kelly Dorjee had parted ways for good. But recently the twosome was spotted together in Bandra walking their dogs and holding hands. The couple had broken up sometime back and rumour mills were abuzz that Lara was involved either with one of the top-notch actors in the film industry or an Italian lover. Seems like Lara has had a change of heart after all.

Buzz18
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